Omnivorous opossum of the eastern United States,noted for feigning death when in danger,esteemed as food in some areas,considered same species as the crab-eating opossum of South America.

• 美国东部的杂食性负鼠，以危险时装死而闻名，在有些地区被当作珍贵的食物，南美洲的一些品种被当作食蟹负鼠。